Inevitable

Capital Series: Rebecca Carland, Builders Asset Management


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This episode is part of our new Capital Series hosted by Jason Jacobs. This series explores a diverse range of capital sources and the individuals who drive them. From family offices and institutional LPs to private equity, government funding, and more, we take a deep dive into the world of capital and its critical role in driving innovation and progress. 

Rebecca Carland serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Builders Asset Management, where she leads a growing impact-oriented team investing globally across public and private markets. Builders Asset Management is the asset management team at Builders Vision, which is Lukas Walton's family impact platform that offers versatile philanthropic and investment tools to people and organizations building a more humane and healthy planet. 

Jason and Rebecca have a great discussion in this episode about Rebecca's journey to doing the work that she does, her work at Builders Asset Management, how that fits in to the overall Builders Vision umbrella, and where Builders Vision fits into the broader clean energy transition. Enjoy the show! 

In this episode, we cover: 

  • Introduction to Builders Vision and its asset management arm
  • Rebecca's background and journey to impact investing
  • The role of market forces in driving change and the need for collaboration
  • Builders Vision's focus areas: renewable energy, sustainable food and agriculture, and healthy oceans
  • The shift from family office to impact platform
  • Builders Asset Management's mandate 
  • The importance of ESG integration and standardization
  • The gap between venture and infrastructure investment and the need for more capital in the missing middle
  • Challenges and opportunities of company net-zero commitments
  • The launch of Builders Vision's inaugural impact report

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  • Jason Jacobs X / LinkedIn
  • Rebecca Carland LinkedIn
  • MCJ Podcast / Collective

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Episode recorded on Sept. 22 (published on Oct. 18, 2023) 

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